For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 7,867 students in 80911, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 292 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 80911, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80911, CO are Discovery High School, Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School and Widefield Elementary School Of The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80911 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80911, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80911, CO Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Discovery High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 Widefield Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3121
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3121
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Rank: #22.
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6910 Defoe Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3455
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3455
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Rank: #33.
Widefield Elementary School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
509 Widefield Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3335
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3335
Grades: K-5
| 356 students
Rank: #44.
Talbott Steam Innovation School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Dean Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3475
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3475
Grades: K-5
| 356 students
Rank: #55.
Webster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
445 Jersey Lane
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3435
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3435
Grades: K-5
| 541 students
Rank: #66.
French Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5225 Alturas Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3495
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3495
Grades: K-5
| 537 students
Rank: #77.
Sproul Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
235 Sumac Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3215
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3215
Grades: 6-8
| 525 students
Rank: #88.
Venetucci Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 Willis Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3355
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3355
Grades: K-5
| 288 students
Rank: #99.
Widefield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
615 Widefield Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3200
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,241 students
Rank: #1010.
Mesa Ridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6070 Mesa Ridge Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3600
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,269 students
Rank: #1111.
Sunrise Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7070 Grand Valley Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3415
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3415
Grades: K-5
| 537 students
Rank: #1212.
Pinello Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2515 Cody Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3395
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3395
Grades: K-5
| 325 students
Rank: #1313.
Watson Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
136 Fontaine Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3255
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3255
Grades: 6-8
| 544 students
Rank: #1414.
D3 My Way Virtual School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
930 Leta Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3080
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3080
Grades: K-12
| 230 students
Rank: #1515.
James Madison Charter Academy School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
660 Syracuse Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3977
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3977
Grades: K-8
| 103 students
Rank: n/an/a
Widefield District 3 Preschool
Magnet School
209 Leta Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 931-3050
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 931-3050
Grades: PK
| 433 students
80911, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
209 Leta Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3375
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3375
Grades: K-5
| 203 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80911, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80911, CO include Discovery High School, Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School and Widefield Elementary School Of The Arts.
How many public schools are located in 80911?
16 public schools are located in 80911.
What percentage of students in 80911 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 80911 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80911?
80911 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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